The NorthEast Two-Spirit Society (NE2SS) works to increase the visibility of the two-spirit community and to provide social, traditional and recreational opportunities that are culturally appropriate to the two-spirit community of NYC and the surrounding tri-state area. At the heart of the efforts by NE2SS is community development for all Native peoples.

They believe the first step toward an individual making healthy decisions comes with the development of self-esteem. They also strongly believe that community pride is an integral component in the development of self-esteem. By combating isolation and developing self-esteem, they are not only addressing the basic needs in their community, but they provide the foundation for adding a new and vibrant component to New York City’s American Indian experience.

The mission of NorthEast Two-Spirit Society is:

• To educate the LGBT and non-LGBT communities regarding indigenous and Two-Spirit histories and traditions;
• To ensure community cohesion amongst the NorthEast Two-Spirit people through the promotion of health and spiritual well-being by sharing our traditions with one another;
• To outreach, build alliances and coalitions with other community based organizations to increase the visibility of the Two-Spirit community to ensure the Two-Spirit community’s needs and concerns are being addressed.

About NE2SS Website

NE2SS.org is devoted to providing information about and for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and two-spirit American Indians of New York City and the tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut).

Contact Information

Website: http://www.ne2ss.org
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Phone: 646.351.7360

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